Grotesque magic lantern slide from the late-18th century

PART OF:
The Kodak Museum Collection
Made:
1780-1820 in unknown place
maker:
Unattributed
A panoramic magic lantern slide made by an unknown artist A panoramic magic lantern slide made by an unknown artist

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A panoramic magic lantern slide made by an unknown artist
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A panoramic magic lantern slide made by an unknown artist
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

A panoramic magic lantern slide made by an unknown artist sometime between 1780 and 1820. Features fantastical beasts and folk monsters, including a portrait of a mole monster in side profile and a figure playing a pipe with its nose.

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Collection:
Kodak Collection
Object Number:
1990-5036/11527
Materials:
wood (unidentified), glass and paint
Measurements:
overall: 103 mm x 617 mm x 10 mm, .294 kg
type:
magic lantern slide
credit:
The Kodak Museum Collection